August 2009 - February 2010

Consulting Geologist

Prospecting, field mapping and GIS mapping for polymetallic veins, epithermal, red-bed copper and high sulphidation deposits in British Columbia, Bolivia and Mexico. Identified and collected soil and rock samples for assay. Contributed to assessment reports, built compilation and special-use maps, Google Earth visualizations and databases.

February 2008

Crew Geologist

Planned, designed and executed self-directed research into the feasibility of soil gas as a resource indicator in a Mars analogue setting. Conducted introductory-level geology instruction to engineers and biologists on the crew during our two week simulated mission to Mars in the Utah desert. Involved in public outreach in interviewed by CBC, SFU and newspapers for participating in the all-Canadian team. Research abstract available here.

2000 - 2007

Website Developer

Built websites using HTML, PHP and CSS for a wide range of clients. Set deadlines, managed projects, and communicated with designers, photographers and network consultants to ensure projects were completed on-time and under budget.

Awards & Competitions

$2,500 grant from the Canadian Space Agency to attend IAC 2008 in Glasgow, Scotland